Life certain has its curve-balls, both good and bad. Four years ago I would not have pictured myself as a graduate of Huron University College and with a BA in Globalization and International Comparative Studies. I had it all planned out. I would graduate with a Bsc. in some kind of Science and then it was off to Medical School.
As you can probably imagine, God had his way and changed most of that. I found myself becoming more and more interested in global issues. I hadn't even considered the possibility of a degree in anything other than science.
When I look back on my time at university I see the the writing of God over everything that happened. I saw how his handy-work led me to take specific courses, become involved with certain organizations and complete specific tasks. They say that hind-sight is 20/20 and looking back now makes that so clear.
With these thoughts in mind I have started another journey with God. This journey is far beyond my comfort zone that I can no longer see the circle I had drawn. Three years in a foreign country with a different culture and a job for which I feel not the least bit qualified.
With these three competing topics in my head, I am reminded of a conversation I had last fall with a very dear friend. We were talking about what was expected of women verses what God expects from us. I can't remember who said what but a sentence that has resonated with for a long time was "Since when have you ever done what is conventional or comfortable?" Writing those words now brings me to a thought that this sentence is not only one I ask of myself and others, but what God asks of me as well. Since when has Margaret ever done what the world told her to do? From what I have heard of my parents, that sentence fits to a T. I am certain I have left them with a few extra gray hairs. Sorry Mom and Dad :S
I know that I have my fears and apprehensions about the next decisions I will have to make but I know that someday I will be able to look back and see, yet again, how God's hind-sight in our lives is 20/20.
I've known for a long time that I was never called to "conventional" hence why I have decided to call this blog just that. My unconventional-ness will result I am sure in laughs and tears but, more importantly, I know it will lead to the glorification of God Almighty.
All Praise be to Him who loves the unconventional!
As you can probably imagine, God had his way and changed most of that. I found myself becoming more and more interested in global issues. I hadn't even considered the possibility of a degree in anything other than science.
When I look back on my time at university I see the the writing of God over everything that happened. I saw how his handy-work led me to take specific courses, become involved with certain organizations and complete specific tasks. They say that hind-sight is 20/20 and looking back now makes that so clear.
With these thoughts in mind I have started another journey with God. This journey is far beyond my comfort zone that I can no longer see the circle I had drawn. Three years in a foreign country with a different culture and a job for which I feel not the least bit qualified.
With these three competing topics in my head, I am reminded of a conversation I had last fall with a very dear friend. We were talking about what was expected of women verses what God expects from us. I can't remember who said what but a sentence that has resonated with for a long time was "Since when have you ever done what is conventional or comfortable?" Writing those words now brings me to a thought that this sentence is not only one I ask of myself and others, but what God asks of me as well. Since when has Margaret ever done what the world told her to do? From what I have heard of my parents, that sentence fits to a T. I am certain I have left them with a few extra gray hairs. Sorry Mom and Dad :S
I know that I have my fears and apprehensions about the next decisions I will have to make but I know that someday I will be able to look back and see, yet again, how God's hind-sight in our lives is 20/20.
I've known for a long time that I was never called to "conventional" hence why I have decided to call this blog just that. My unconventional-ness will result I am sure in laughs and tears but, more importantly, I know it will lead to the glorification of God Almighty.
All Praise be to Him who loves the unconventional!
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